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Once I get the threads started, I never take it out of gear. I let it run back a way to check the threads. If I'm using the tail stock, just slide it back. Saves me a lot of rework.

Yay. Got my lathe back together. Brazed and recut the gear. All finished and running. Thanks everyone..

Brazing came off better than I expected. Found a slit saw in my stash for the first cut. If not for the 5⁰ angle it would be easier. But that's why we are called machinist.

I did make the shaft yesterday.

My skiis certainly aren't what they use to be, but I can do it. If I braze it I'll probably recut on the Bridgeport. My machining skills are better than my welding skills.

I might braze the bad teeth if I can't get something to make another one. I really need to get the lathe going. My Atlas isn't as hefty as th Grizzly. The gear an shaft are not available.

Need help on how to cast a 2" round x 3" long brass to make a gear for my lathe. Broken drive gear.

Got my Bridgeport back on line today Got my Bridgeport back on line today. Scraped the Y gibs a little bit. It works smoother and easier now

I took mine at 62 then worked part time. Was doing pretty well until my wife got ovarian cancer the second time. I had to quit and stay home to take care of her. When she passed in December 2015 the shop was closing. I still worked at home a little but the income was half.

That looks great.

Started rebuilding my Bridgeport today

The doctor was very clear about that. DON'T RIDE AGAIN!. So I gave up my bikes. My head wouldn't take another bump.

I had to deal with that cognitive stuff after I broke my brain August 2021 in my motorcycle wreck. My wife broken leg and I couldn't drive for 6 months. Home health care and my kids kept us from killing each other. Lol

I've always drilled smaller, then either finish drilled size or reamer

Merry Christmas

You can endure this. I'm neither better nor worse than anyone. In 2009 my wife,who was my dear friend went through chemo for ovarian cancer. She was in remission for 7 years. Then wham. It was back. She was finished. No more chemo or doctors. I quit my job and sat by her bedside for about 5...